1900.] CALENDAR OF THE GREENE CORRESPONDENCE. 241 
SMALLWOOD, WILLIAM (Gen.) (continued ) : 
1779.—December 9. Camp.—Requesting him in the most earnest 
manner, to press Col. Sheriff to furnish an account of such 
articles as were received by him for the Continent, out of the 
prize brig Zymetry and, if possible, to appear in person in 
order to facilitate a settlement between the public and the 
captors. Vol. ii, No. 48. 
1780.—/anuary 26. Annapolis.—By a late act of the Legislature 
of Maryland, no person can act in the Quartermaster’, Com- 
missary or Forage departments if concerned in trade or traffic 
not incidental to the duties of office; this will occasion the 
resignation of Mr. Calhoun. Recommends Mr. John Bullen 
as his successor. Vol. ii, No. 47. 
SMITH, ELIJAH: 
1779.—October 4. Glastonbury, Conn.—Asking for payment for a 
horse, worth at the time of its impressment £25. Gives all 
the details concerning the matter. Vol. iii, No. 105. 
SMITH, HUGH: 
1779.—Lebruary 25.—The Eastern post not arriving in time, the 
Southern rider departed without any mail. Would be exceed- 
ingly obliged if the General would give an order for one of his 
express-riders to take charge of it to Philadelphia. Cannot 
find a man for money. Wolk Noms 2: 
SMITH, JOHN W.: 
1779.—August z. Smith's Clove.—Stating damages sustained on 
his farm during an encampment there of Gen. Sinclair’s 
division ; asks to whom he must apply for payment. 
Vol. vi, No. r1o. 
SMITH, WILLIAM: 
1778.—/June 22. Spring field—Acknowledging favor of 12th inst. 
Stores sent forward. Quantity of clothing forwarded to Gen. 
Knox at Fishkill... Has appointed Mr. Rice, of Brookfield, 
foragemaster for that post. Will make scows as soon as possi- 
ble; boatmen engaged. The town has great objections to a 
Continental ferry. Place chosen for stores. 
Vol. x, Nowra 
1779.—/anuary 8. Spring field.__Acknowledging letters of 13th 
and 14th ult. Forwarded by Mr. Laurence his accounts to 
